Will Office documents appear correctly?

[JustinianIV]

First time posting, and I couldn't see this info when I searched for it.

I'd like to know if I open office documents (like word) on an android device, will they be faithful or will their be changes?

I mean, if I make a document on my Windows 7 PC and transfer it to my android tablet, will it look like it did on the windows pc?

Thinking about getting an android tablet because they are so much cheaper, but I really need to know this. Thanks.

 

[Rukbat]

If you have an app on your tablet that can read Word docs, then yes. The computer doesn't read documents, the apps do. Some "office" apps can barely turn a .doc or .docx file into text, others render it almost perfectly. On the same phone or tablet.

 

[JustinianIV]

If you have an app on your tablet that can read Word docs, then yes. The computer doesn't read documents, the apps do. Some "office" apps can barely turn a .doc or .docx file into text, others render it almost perfectly. On the same phone or tablet.

Thanks, Rukbat. Which app is generally known to be the most true? I heard Office King was good.

I can live with 'almost perfect', especially since I will most likely be able to view the document and correct it before I display it.

 

[mikedt]

Kingsoft Office is as good as any. That's what I use.

 

[TulsaTime]

Polaris is better than kingsoft in my opinion but it's a paid app. It came preinstalled on my tablet and I love it. It's the closest i've come to a true word app.